When it comes to stamp design and engraving, the name Louis-Eugene Mouchon is always included in the list, thanks to his top designs that impressed not just his native France but also other collectors from Iran, Ethiopia and various European countries. The portfolio is extensive, but there’s one that’s tagged under his name, the stamp shown above. While this was considered by many as a great achievement, it was in fact received with some criticisms. To set the record straight, this 1900 series featured the work of three designers, and the artist was the one who designed the middle values, between ‘Merson’ and ‘Blanc’ values.
Experts and students of philately are one in saying that the image shows a female allegory of the government of France with the Sceptre of Justice and Human... Read More
